Fred Williamson and Pam Grier in "Original Gangstas"

Fred "The Hammer" Williamson, who played in the Super Bowl as a Kansas City Chiefs defensive back, upheld his heavy-duty image with a screen career that included a role in "Original Gangstas," featuring Pam Grier. Williamson also played for the Raiders, whose alumni include TV or film presences such as Bubba Smith, Carl Weathers and Howie Long.

Fred "The Hammer" Williamson, who played in the Super Bowl as a Kansas City Chiefs defensive back, upheld his heavy-duty image with a screen career that included a role in "Original Gangstas," featuring Pam Grier. Williamson also played for the Raiders, whose alumni include TV or film presences such as Bubba Smith, Carl Weathers and Howie Long. (Chuck Hodes / Orion Pictures)

Fred "The Hammer" Williamson, who played in the Super Bowl as a Kansas City Chiefs defensive back, upheld his heavy-duty image with a screen career that included a role in "Original Gangstas," featuring Pam Grier. Williamson also played for the Raiders, whose alumni include TV or film presences such as Bubba Smith, Carl Weathers and Howie Long.Chuck Hodes / Orion Pictures